Angular Brittle Star
| Name: | Angular Brittle Star |
| Scientific Name: | Ophiothrix angulata |
| Family: | Brittle Stars |
| Taxonomic: | Ophiothricidae |
| ID Group: | Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers |
| Size: | up to 5 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Brittle Star has a central disc with five rounded lobes. Its thin, long arms are often marked with striped or delicate, web-like patterns and are covered in spines. The colors range from pink and red to green or brown.
The Angular Brittle Star is most active at night, often hiding in crevices during the day. It moves quickly, using its long arms to escape predators.